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2: Hi! I'm King Frog, the leader of Frog Town. I've heard word that Frog Fortress is going to be besieged. Besieged means taken over!

3: Oh, no! I can already see the Infantry, or foot soldiers, and the Calvary, or soldiers on horseback. After them will be the artillery with their large weapons, like cannons and catapults. Will you help me protect my castle?

4: Great! Here in Medieval Europe, sieges are more common than battles, so this is nothing new. For protection, we have draw-bridges, a large moat, and our castle is made up of multiple walls. We also have big rocks to throw at the attackers!

5: Some of the weapons the attackers have are battering rams, spears, swords, slingshots, battle axes, and bows and arrows. A battering ram is like a big log that swings to break the walls of a castle. I hope Frog Fortress stays safe...it's my favorite fortress in all the world.

6: Here come the attackers! Are you ready? Great! Here's your bow and arrow. | We are besieging your fortress! Surrender or else!

7: "Mr. General, sir, are you sure you are going to besiege Frog Fortress? | Well....I suppose we could share...